Close up of a woman's hands with long taupe fingernails, holding a bottle of Sirenide perfume in front of her chest, with drops of water on her skin.Close up of a woman's hands with long taupe fingernails, holding a bottle of Sirenide perfume in front of her chest, with drops of water on her skin.
BeauFort London

Sirenide

A Selkie's story, told in scent.
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Maison Mataha

Café des Délices

Temptation, in hazelnut coffee cream.
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The Abandoned Mansion perfume bottle with a label depicting a raven standing on books with mushrooms. Bottle stands on an old book amidst melting candles, moss and dried ferns.The Abandoned Mansion perfume bottle with a label depicting a raven standing on books with mushrooms. Bottle stands on a wood surface in front of old books.
Imaginary Authors

The Abandoned Mansion

Autumn, enveloped in oakmoss.
Enter
Etat Libre d'Orange Above the Waves rectangular perfume bottle, superimposed over a stylized illustratoin of stormy water, Chinese or Taiwanese temples, dragons and statues.Etat Libre d'Orange Above the Waves rectangular perfume bottle, superimposed over a stylized illustratoin of stormy water, Chinese or Taiwanese temples, dragons and statues.
Etat Libre d'Orange

Above the Waves

Ceylon, oolong, mate.
Tea time
New Trudon Collection

Nuit Rouge

Concentrated opulence.
Adorn
d'Annam

Mooncake

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The Abandoned Mansion perfume bottle with a label depicting a raven standing on books with mushrooms. Bottle stands on a wood surface in front of old books.
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Ministry of Scent storefront @ 2408 Fillmore Street, San Francisco
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Héliodose
Marlou
$ 5.00 - $ 140.00
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Blood Spider Orchids 75ml by Regime des Fleurs | A cylindrical half circle-shaped bottle sits atop a glass platform, adorned with the brand name and fragrance on the front. A Blood Spider Orchid plant flanks both sides, with a drop of blood running down a leaf hovering over the cap. The photo has a blood-red background.
Blood Spider Orchids
Bewitching and beguiling spice, smoke and wood
Samples out of stock.
Régime des Fleurs
$ 6.00 - $ 275.00
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Mooncake
Baked goodness from China
d'Annam
$ 5.00 - $ 160.00
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Pêche Velours
Juicy vanilla-dipped peach, soft flowers and musk
Maison Mataha
$ 5.00 - $ 215.00
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Black silhouette of a cat on a branch, in front of a large, orange full moon.
Scents to scream about
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20 darkly magical, mysterious perfumes.
Shelves full of perfume at Ministry of Scent in Pacific Heights (San Francisco).
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Fragrances for every facet of you.
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Our perfume sample program

The best way to learn what you love is to try scents on skin:

1. Order $5 samples from our site (+$5 shipping).

2. Redeem the price of samples & shipping when you get full bottles of the scents you tried ($10 off each full bottle).

3. Wear your new fragrances with abandon.

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Perfume Sample Sets

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Simone Andreoli Discovery Kit - 6x1.7ml perfume sample sprays of Simone Andreoli perfumes Born From Fire, Don't Ask Me Permission, Leisure in Paradise, Malibu Party in the Bay, Ocean of a Midnight Moon, Rose of Dangerous Flamenco in a rectangular black box with gold type
Black and white photo of perfumer Simone Andreoli
Simone Andreoli Discovery Kit The Icons
Sample six luxe, joyful scents by Simone Andreoli
Simone Andreoli
$ 58.00
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Discovery Set: Memories of Japan
Set of 9 olfactory love letters to Japan
d'Annam
$ 59.00
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Maison Crivelli Eaux de Parfum Discovery Set
Maison Crivelli Eaux de Parfum Discovery Set
Explore the rich Maison Crivelli collection
Maison Crivelli
$ 60.00
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d'Annam Enchanting Vietnam Discovery Set Cream colored rectangular box with pastel watercolor image of water lilies
d'Annam Enchanting Vietnam Discovery Set 9 x 2ml perfume sample sprays of d'Annam fragrances.
Discovery Set: Enchanting Vietnam
Set of 9 olfactory love letters to Vietnam
d'Annam
$ 59.00
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PERFUMER & FOUNDER INTERVIEWS

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Introducing Jijide with Adam James Cavallari
Introducing Jijide with Adam James Cavallari
The chaotic beauty of Leo Crabtree's BeauFort
The chaotic beauty of Leo Crabtree's BeauFort
Nick Hoang on the emergence of d'Annam
Nick Hoang on the emergence of d'Annam

Visit Our Stores

Pacific Heights
2408 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

Mission District
962 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Both stores are open 11am-7pm every day.

Questions? Contact us before your visit!
415.896.4665
info@ministryofscent.com

Hear from our vibrant community

★★★★★

I am so happy to have stumbled upon Ministry of Scent. As a fragrance collector with a quickly growing collection, this store is everything I've been looking for. I'm always impressed with the selection along with the amazing customer service from all employees as this location!

Matze C.
Yelp Review
★★★★★

Ministry of Scent has so many great fragrances, including ones that can be hard to find in the US. Their staff is also really thoughtful and helpful! I definitely recommend checking them out (whether at the store or on the website).

Wes W.
Google Review
★★★★★

Do not walk. RUN to Ministry of Scent. This one was THE coolest and best experience I've ever had with shopping for perfume. Overall one of the coolest experiences I've ever had! You will smell scents you have NEVER smelled before. Do yourself a favor and get a perfume that is unique to you, and trust me you will find it here. Also Michael the store manager is so so so helpful and sweet. Made me have the absolutely best experience here. Will definitely be coming back when I need my next bottle.

Liv F.
Yelp Review
★★★★★

The best. Knowledgeable, friendly staff. Authentic... Best fragrance shopping experience of my life. Will definitely keep returning. Opposite of everything fake, pretentious, snooty, and off-putting about department store fragrance departments, while maintaining elite products and database of knowledge and suggestions and wise network of sellers.

Julie A.
Google Review
★★★★★

This place is dope! Haven’t come across an obscure fragrance yet that these guys don’t have. Fast shipping, fair prices and what seem to be carefully selected samples that accompany your order that will keep you coming back for new smells you didn’t know about!

Efe Egharevba
Google Review
★★★★★

First of all, the selection is fantastic, you could spend days in the store sampling and narrowing down your selections.

Secondly, the service makes it one of the best shopping experiences I’ve had. The sales associates are like obsessed fellow customers rather than transactional conduits, they’re as excited to discover the scents with you and as you are yourself. There’s no pretentiousness whatsoever...

Matt Menzi
Google Review
★★★★★

If you are into niche fragrances and perfumes, this store is a must when visiting San Francisco. Their product line is from all over the world and you’ll find brands not available anywhere else. I highly recommend this store. This store is very unisex as well so go as a couple or go alone. I promise you will purchase multiple bottles, you won’t be able to decide which is your favorite.

Ron Foxworthy
Google Review
★★★★★

Ministry of Scent is truly fantastic, and a wonderful introduction into the world of independent, niche perfumes.... I personally am not a niche/indie fragrance neophyte (though by no means an expert), and I observed the same amount of care, attention, and interest in working with me as I did with other customers who were just starting their "fragrance journeys".  I highly, highly recommend stopping by and investing some actual time into learning about what's out there, and what works for you.

Samantha W.
Yelp Review
★★★★★

My friends and I stumbled upon this gem... We came in with nothing in mind, and had minimal knowledge about scents and what we enjoyed. We all purchased samples of scents that we truly enjoyed and will be testing them out. We'll definitely be back to purchase a full sized perfume soon! Great service all around and we truly enjoyed this experience.

Chloe C.
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